The Investigation

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Getting started

How do I play?

Sign in with Apple, Google, or Continue as guest. Enter a detective name, wait for the case to initialize (45–90 seconds), then press and hold the microphone to ask questions. Tap the text icon beside the mic if you prefer typing.

Why is the game taking so long to start?

A new investigation creates AI characters on our servers. The Ruby loader video plays while this finishes—usually under 90 seconds. A stable internet connection helps.

Do I need an account?

No. Guest play works without creating a permanent account. Sign in with Apple or Google if you want progress tied to an identity across devices.

Troubleshooting

Voice input isn't working

Open iOS Settings → The Investigation and enable Microphone and Speech Recognition. In-game, check Settings (gear) → Audio—mute silences playback but you can still record. Try text input (message icon, right of the mic) to confirm the backend is responding.

Characters aren't responding / network errors

The game requires an active internet connection. Move to stronger Wi‑Fi or cellular, force-quit and reopen the app, and try again. If the problem persists, email support with the time the error occurred.

"Continue" says my session is stale

Investigation data on our servers may have expired. Tap Start New on the continue screen to begin a fresh case.

Sign in with Apple fails

Apple Sign In is unreliable on the iOS Simulator and requires a passcode or Face ID on a physical device. Guest sign-in is the fastest way to play if you're stuck.

No sound from characters

In-game Settings → Audio, turn off Mute and ensure Voice responses is on. Check device volume and silent mode.

Requirements

  • iPhone with iOS 18 or later

  • Internet connection

  • Microphone and speech recognition permissions (for voice play)

Privacy & data

Voice is transcribed on your device; message text is sent to our servers so characters can respond. We use Firebase for authentication and analytics.

Privacy policy

Accounts

To sign out: in-game Settings → Account → Sign Out. Account deletion is also in the settings.